Founded in 2011, Finiks London starts from a
family passion for making beautiful clothes for those special moments. We are a
mother-and-daughter duo, Snezhana and Lilia (respectively), and we are dedicated
to working with our clients in making their dreams come true.
The name Finiks is associated with the Old
Greek word ‘phoenix’. According to the legends, it is a mythical bird that lives
for several hundred years before it dies by bursting into flames and it is then
reborn from the ashes, to start a renewed, long cycle of life. In some
respects this legendary story relates to the company’s own origin and story:
Snezhana’s passion for garment design dates from a very
young age. In 1988 she graduates from an established fashion and tailoring college
in Sofia, Bulgaria and shortly after starts her own business, making individual
custom-tailored garments. An established member of the National Chamber of
Crafts in Bulgaria and a participant in fashion shows with her own collections on display, Snezhana moves to
London in 2008 and thanks to her training and over 20 years of experience as a
tailor and dress-maker, she now helps London designers in developing their own collections
and mastering individual orders.
Lilia, Snezhana’s daughter, is also a graduate in
Design and Clothing Technology. As a child she loves spending time in her mum’s
tailoring studio and develops a natural talent for fashion. Willing to broaden
her horizon a bit, she gets a degree in Journalism at Sofia University,
Bulgaria and works at a fashion magazine for a while. Around this
time, Lilia meets her spouse and future husband-to-be, and they decide to move to London and settle in after their marriage. She works as a journalist for another
year before she realises that her joy lies elsewhere. Her interest in design
and her passion for tailoring having remained strong, she sets up the business
with her mother. They call their company Finiks.
We, Snezhana and Lilia, specialize in stylish
boutique clothing for those special occasions when you wish to look your very
best and know your garment is simply unique. We put our hearts in everything
we do and seeing our customers happy is a great reward! We offer individually
tailored, hand-crafted garments; our collections are inspired by vintage couture
and beautiful fabrics; we can mix, dye and appliqué different fabrics and
styles, all beautifully finished with hand-work techniques.